Design Manager

Electus Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure delivery organization is seeking a Design Manager to oversee Stage 5 design delivery across MEPH systems for a major London tunnel route. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality design, manage subcontractors, and collaborate with various teams. This hybrid position allows for 2 days remote work and offers a competitive contract rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in MEPH design management, including Fire Systems, Lifts, EMC.
• Proven application of CDM 2015 requirements within design.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Stage 5 design deliverables from subcontractors.
• Manage interfaces between design suppliers and the integrator.
• Ensure compliance with design for maintenance and health and safety requirements.

Skills

MEPH design management

Fire Systems

Lifts

MS Office

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Strong communication

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Document control platforms

Job description

Overview

Design Manager – A leading infrastructure delivery organisation is seeking a Design Manager with expertise in Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEPH) systems. This contract role focuses on Stage 5 design delivery across 12 assets along a major London tunnel route. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for the supply chain and will ensure high-quality, coordinated design across multiple disciplines. Working closely with supply chain partners, you will ensure technical requirements are met, processes are followed and value is delivered throughout the lifecycle of the works. This hybrid position is based at the North Acton site with flexibility to work from home two days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Stage 5 design deliverables from subcontractors
• Ensure processes are implemented and adapted where necessary
• Manage interfaces between design suppliers and the integrator
• Coordinate responses to supplier queries
• Ensure compliance with design for maintenance and health and safety requirements
• Monitor progress, report risks and collaborate with commercial and delivery teams
• Identify and resolve scope gaps and interface issues
• Engage with assurance, quality and engineering teams
• Support subcontract reconciliation and cost management
• Track and coordinate design document reviews
• Ensure adherence to design management and assurance plans
• Manage Stage 4 design queries and defects
• Allocate and prioritise Stage 4 design resources
• Assist with cost management and reconciliation for Stage 4
• Ensure CDM requirements are communicated and embedded in design
• Collaborate with the CDM lead to meet regulatory requirements
• Lead risk reviews and communication of risks across teams

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience in MEPH design management, including Fire Systems, Lifts, EMC and T&C
• Background in detailed design within an MEP context
• Knowledge of policies and standards for MEP design
• Understanding of self-assured design environments
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across stakeholders
• Proven application of CDM 2015 requirements within design
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks and document control platforms
• Strong communication skills, adaptable to varied audiences
• Relevant CSCS card

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering
• Familiarity with specialist MEP engineering software
• Experience working under NEC contract frameworks

Location and Working Pattern

• Site: North Acton, accessible by public transport
• Working days: Weekdays
• Hybrid pattern: 3 days on site, 2 days remote

Rate and Engagement

• Contract role
• Very Competitive

This is a contract role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.